1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, 284, R.5, PR62
NGC. Anthony Paquet's design for the Seated Liberty series,
here in the Half Dollar format. Liberty is seen seated in a stiff
pose, left hand resting on an upright shield, right hand atop a
fasces. The reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings, a
scroll inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM in its beak, and the usual
statutory legends above and below. Struck in silver with a reeded
edge. This is struck from the so-called 'Perfect Ribbon' dies,
which has groups of four vertical lines in the shield and pointed
wingtips. Brilliant throughout and slightly hazy, there are a few
contact marks and hairlines that prevent consideration at a higher
grade level.(#11960) (PCGS# 11960)